Kick of the Fairfax Festival and ECO FEST this Friday evening with Film Night in the Park, a project of A.P.P.L.E. FamilyWorks.

CHASING ICE, winner of best cinematography at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet,

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Pre-registration is required! 

Join us for a bicycle tour of special chicken coops in Fairfax and San Anselmo! See what others in the area are doing on their own properties, and learn kitchen-table wisdom about coop construction and flock care.   

We'll be setting off from the Sustainable Fairfax office at the School Street Plaza and embarking on a group ride through surface streets. Helmets are required, and please dress and hydrate accordingly. Ages 12 and up only, please. 

We'll be stopping along the way for a picnic lunch, so please bring a waste-free meal. 

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Join Sustainable Fairfax for a relaxing and fun afternoon in the park by the Women's Club. We will have refreshements music and a special speaker.  Learn about our projects and how to get involved.  Or bring your own ideas!  

When: Friday, May 17, 2013

CHASING ICE, winner of best cinematography at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet,

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When: Saturday, April, 27 (see below for times)

Where: Fairfax Pavilion Parking Lot (off of Elsie Lane)

Join us at Fairfax's first Take Back Day! Marin Sanitary Service is providing Fairfax residents with the unique opportunity to dispose of prescription drugs, recycle e-waste and shred sensitive documents at one convenient location.  Sustainable Fairfax, Marin Sanitary Service and the Town of Fairfax are working together to provide creative ways to capture our valuable resources and not send them to the landfill. Come learn about how the Town of Fairfax is moving towards Zero Waste by 2020.  Let's close the loop on waste together!  See below for more details.

Earth Day Marin 2013: Climate Change Solutions Day of Action

Inspiring speakers, family fun, food, entertainment & useful resources to preserve the earth’s climate.

Bike Parade to Earth Day Marin!  Gather about 9:30am at the Bicycle Works, 1117 San Anselmo Ave at Yolanda Station. This ride is in partnership with Sustainable Fairfax, Bicycle Works & Earth Day Marin. The ride is about 5 miles. Departure: 10:00am sharp! See you there!

Spirit Rock Earth Day 2013: Responses to Climate Change: Awareness, Action and Celebration

Join Sustainable Fairfax for Spirit Rock's Earth Day celebration - a day of meditation, learning, ritual and moving our compassion into action. This is a community event featuring guided meditations on our earthling identity, connection with the land, information and discussions on the urgency of climate change and how our community can engage with the challenge. The day will offer opportunities to share hopes, concerns and intentions for action, with ritual and celebration.

Captivating speakers include Paul Hawken and Joanna Macy in addition to those listed below. 

TRASHED is a provocative investigation of the fastest growing industry in North America – the garbage business. Is there a better model? Actor Jeremy Irons guides us through both the problems and solutions.to pressing environmental problems.

THE GREATER GOOD is an award winning character-driven documentary that explores the cultural intersections where parenting meets modern medicine and individual rights collide with politics.

THE GREATER GOOD weaves together the stories of families whose lives have been forever changed by vaccination. This important perspective on the issue of vaccine safety has been left out of the mainstream media debate for too long. 

Bonnie will provide you with basic information about the honeybee including their needs and the challenges they currently face, as well as considerations you should take into account before jumping into this dynamic new hobby.